[Crystallization test in patients with head and neck neoplasms].
The authors try to estimate a clinical value of crystallization test with cupric chloride solution. 21 patients with planoepithelial cancer of the head and neck, and 10 healty volunteers underwent the test. 71.5% of positive results was obtained in cases with the cancer, what suggest a high sensitivity of the analyzed test.
Kuczkowski
J
J
Katedry i Kliniki Otolaryngologii AM, Gdańsku.
Zaorski
P
P
Betlejewski
A
A
D014408:Biomarkers, Tumor; D001774:Blood Chemical Analysis; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000097:blood* / Q000175:diagnosis*; D003300:Copper / Q000737:chemistry; D003460:Crystallization; D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000097:blood* / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity
D014408:Biomarkers, Tumor; D003300:Copper; C029892:cupric chloride
Test krystalizacyjny u chorych z nowotworami złośliwymi głowy i szyi.